Equestrian & Animals
Departure for the Hunt from the Venaria Reale
Melchior Hamers
A grand 17th-century equestrian scene depicting the lively start of a royal hunt in front of the Venaria Reale.
The Departure for the Hawk Hunt
Philips Wouwerman
1652 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A masterfully detailed 17th-century scene capturing the lively energy and elegance of a Dutch hunting party.
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Where it works
A substantial artwork with a strong pulse with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Library
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Reads strongest when the wall gives it contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Charcoal black, Rich brown
About the piece
Painted in 1652 by Dutch master Philips Wouwerman, this work showcases the artist's renowned ability to capture horses and atmospheric landscapes. The composition depicts a large group of figures and animals in the midst of preparation for a hawk hunt, set against a sprawling estate and a soft, cloudswept sky that defines the heritage aesthetic of the Golden Age.
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